Obituaries
Betty A. McConnell
Apr 11, 2022
Betty McConnell, 85, of Kingsport, TN passed away peacefully at her home on April 11, 2022, and is now celebrating in her new glorified body. As the smallest of 11 children, Betty certainly compensated with an oversized heart. She had a genuine and compassionate nature and a true servant’s heart. Betty was a caregiver to many and a safe harbor...
Mary Brown Dalton
Apr 11, 2022
I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. -Romans 8:18
The world is a much sadder place with the passage of Mary Brown Dalton, 71, of Kingsport, who peacefully joined her beloved David in the arms of God in her eternal home on Monday,...
Graham Leroy "Lee" Fisher
Apr 11, 2022
Graham Leroy “Lee” Fisher passed away peacefully after spending the day with his daughters by his side on April 11, 2022.
Lee was born August 29, 1946 to Powell Graham Fisher and Annie Laurie Sumner Fisher in Kingsport, Tennessee. Lee grew up attending First Christian Church in Kingsport, TN and continued his affiliation with the Christian Church throughout his...
Kay Cox Speck
Apr 11, 2022
Wanda Kay Cox Speck, 76, of Morristown, formerly of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2022 at Regency Retirement Village in Morristown after a lengthy illness. She lived the majority of her life in Kingsport and was a graduate of Holston High School. Kay dedicated her life to the Lord at an early age and was...
Ruby S. Kiser
Apr 7, 2022
Ruby S. Kiser passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the age of 99. She was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Rawle J. Kiser; her parents, Hugh Taylor and Margie Boyd Sword; brothers, Roy Ellis Sword and Hugh Taylor Sword, Jr.; sister, Zetta Wayne Deel; and nephews, Lynn Ellis Sword and Scott Deel.
Ruby is...
Clifton E. Franklin
Apr 5, 2022
Clifton Franklin, 77, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at his home. Born in Kingsport, he had retired from the construction business. Clifton loved the outdoors.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Georgia Franklin; sons, Cliff Franklin and wife Nancy, James Franklin and wife Sharon, Steven Franklin and wife Jessica; seven grandchildren, Chass, Brooke, Lily, Brandi,...
F.B. Tomlinson, Jr.
Apr 4, 2022
Fred Blackwell Tomlinson, Jr, 87, of Kingsport, entered eternal rest Monday, April 4, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Scott County, VA, on October 4, 1934, son of the late Fred and Elsie Tomlinson, he has resided in this area since 2003. He graduated from Bland County High School and received a bachelor’s degree while in the service....
Don Winston Short
Apr 4, 2022
Psalms 39:7
But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.
Psalms 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?
Don Winston Short, was born to William ‘Frank’ and Draxie Short in 1939 in Pike County, Kentucky. Don resided the majority of his life in Jonesborough, Tennessee. Don passed away peacefully from a brief illness...
Stewart George Vaughn
Apr 3, 2022
Stewart George Vaughn born June 2, 1931 was reunited with the love of his life, Needa on Sunday, April 3, 2022.
Stewart was a very talented man and jack of all trades all his life. He worked for Kingsport Milling company and helped rebuild the mill with his dad after the fire. He continued working there until he moved on...
Edith W. Patterson
Apr 2, 2022
Edith Patterson, 87 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 2, 2022. She had lived most of her life in Kingsport and retired from Belk’s. Edith loved to cook and make Christmas candy, being outdoors and gardening.
Edith is preceded in death by her husband, John Patterson; her parents; one sister; four brothers; grandson, Dennis Patterson....
Jeff Morris
Apr 1, 2022
Jeff Morris, 60, of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. Jeff was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was employed by Lowe’s in Elizabethton since 2008.He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Jane Morris; and infant brother, Walter Morris, Jr.Jeff is...
Betty Moody
Apr 1, 2022
Betty Jo Snodgrass Moody, 90, of Kingsport, died Friday night, April 1, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a homemaker. Betty was a member of Emory United Methodist Church.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Kyle Harold “Sam” Moody; son, Ernest Lee Moody; parents, Robert...
June Carolyn McClelland Childress
Apr 1, 2022
June Carolyn McClelland Childress, 87, of Kingsport, died at 3:57 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022. Born April 16, 1934, June grew up on a historic farm where Fort Womack was located. Her homeplace was a source of tremendous pride and she secured its listing with the U.S. Department of Interior as part of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail....
Susan Palmer Browning Cooper
Mar 31, 2022
Susan Palmer Browning Cooper, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2022 in the comfort of her own home. She was the widow of Robert Joseph Cooper (1948-2018) after sharing 45 years of marriage together.
Born in Ohio on February 25, 1951, Susan was the daughter of Ward and Nancy Browning. She grew up in...
Britany Ellen Stafford
Mar 31, 2022
Britany Stafford, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly Thursday, March 31, 2022. She was a ray of sunshine who brought joy into the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her. She was compassionate, funny, beautiful, and intelligent. Britany had a wandering spirit and loved to travel (especially to the beach). Above all, she...
Marion Stras Vaughan
Mar 29, 2022
Marion, 100 years old, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in the dedicated and loving care at NHC, Kingsport, TN.
Born on February 22, 1922 in Marion, SC, she was the daughter of the late Charles Drumwright and Grace Newman Drumwright.
After graduating from Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, VA, Marion worked as a secretary at Tennessee Eastman Co.,...
Linda P. Maness
Mar 27, 2022
Linda P. Maness, 73, of Kingsport, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 27, 2022, following a courageous battle with cancer. She grew up in the Orebank Community and graduated from Ketron High School in 1967. Linda worked at J.P. Stevens for 32 years. She was of the Baptist faith. Linda loved being with family and friends and was an...
Kelley Denise Bruner
Mar 27, 2022
Kelley Denise Bruner age 58 passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, March 27, 2022. She was saved as a young girl and of the Baptist faith. Denise worked at several retail businesses throughout her life.
Denise is preceded in death by her dad, Kelly L. Bruner; stepdad, A.M. Smith, Jr; paternal grandparents Hobert and Ruth Bruner; maternal grandparents, Montford and...
Donald Dewayne Vermillion
Mar 26, 2022
2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”.
Donald Dewayne Vermillion, 78, of Kingsport, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Wexford House following a period of declining health.
Born in Kingsport on July 5, 1943, a son of the late...
Tommy L. Copas
Mar 26, 2022
Tommy L. Copas, 79, passed away at home Friday morning, March 26, 2022 following years of extended illnesses. Tommy loved the Lord.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willo Dean Crawford Copas and Cloud Copas; one brother, A.B. Copas; daughter, Tina Copas and son, Jeff Copas.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Copas;...
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